Soft sand on wide beaches, an occasional shipwreck half buried in the sand, a lighthouse and a picturesque early 20th century village are part of the magic of Corolla. Extending north from its border with the village of Duck, this is one of the most popular places to visit on the Outer Banks.

The Corolla beaches have a justifiable reputation as being some of the best anywhere. The sand is soft, the beach wide and the surf is generally a little more gentle than it is on other parts of the Outer Banks.